One year after 2010 general election – the third sector became the lynch-pin of the government’s “Big Society” policy. This event took stock of the impact of policy context changes, service delivery reforms, and the emerging priorities of the big and civil society, giving and volunteering, social enterprise and demonstrating value. It offered a space to reflect on the implications of these changes for the sector and speculate about the possibilities they offer for the future
The Third Sector Research Centre had reached the mid-point in its initial research programme which includes:
•Quantitative analysis of changing shape and structure of the sector
•Qualitative evidence of dynamics within third sector organisations
•Clearer understanding of developing policy environment (including continuing impact of Devolution with the UK)
•Emerging evidence of measurement of the value and impact of the sector
Key issues likely to be emerging in policy and practice:
•Role of third sector representation in national policy development and delivery
•Increasing role of third sector organisations in delivery of public services
•Importance of third sector organisations in promoting civic engagement and democratic renewal
•Impact of recent recession on third sector funding and sustainability
•Diversity within the sector and potential for bifurcation and fragmentation
This conference – held under the Chatham House rule – was a unique opportunity to hear the latest findings from TSRC , and to talk frankly about the how to get the best from the sector in difficult times.
Many of the speakers from this event have kindly provided copies of their presentations, which can be dowloaded using the links at the bottom of this page. Rosie Champan's report can also be downloaded using the link located on the right side of this page.
Speakers
Pete Alcock – Director, Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC)
Malin Arvidson – Research Fellow, TSRC
Rob Beckley, Deputy Chief Constable, Avon and Somerset Police
Lynne Berry, CEO, WRVS and Trustee, Cumberland Lodge
Roberta Blackman-Woods, MP, Shadow Civil Society Minister
Tony Bovaird, Professor of Public Management and Policy, INLOGOV, School of Government and Society – and TSRC
Martin Brookes, Chief Executive, New Philanthropy Capital
Sir Stephen Bubb – Chief Executive Officer, ACEVO
Simon Burall, Director, Involve
Rosie Chapman, latterly, Director, Policy and Effectiveness, Charity Commission
Caroline Cooke, Head of Policy Engagement and Foresight, Charity Commission
Katharine Danton, Director of Research and Policy, UNltd
Nicholas Deakin – Chair of 1996 Commission on Voluntary Sector
David Emerson, Chief Executive Officer, Association of Charitable Foundations
Sir Stuart Etherington, Chief Executive Officer, NCVO
Neil Jameson – Executive Director and Lead Organiser, Citizens UK
Diana Leat – Visiting Professor, CASS Business School
Stephen Lloyd – Senior Partner, Bates Wells and Braithwaite Solicitors
Fergus Lyon - Centre for Enterprise and Economic Development
Research and TSRC
Rob Macmillan – Research Fellow, TSRC
Sarah Mistry, Head of Research and Learning, Big Lottery Fund
John Mohan – Deputy Director, ESRC-OTS and TSRC University of Southampton
Angela Ellis Paine – Research Fellow, TSRC
Baroness Pitkeathley, Trustee, Cumberland Lodge
Andri Soteri-Proctor, Research Fellow, TSRC
Sarah Smith, Professor of Economics, University of Bristol
Graham Smith, Professor of Politics, University of Southampton
Steve Wyler - Chief Executive, Locality
